Obituaries

Glennville, GA Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Glennville, Tattnall County & Surrounding Areas

John Dail Moore

John Dail Moore

Mar 3, 2024

John Dail Moore, 79, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Ogeechee Area Hospice Inpatient Center in Statesboro, Georgia, surrounded by his loved ones. Dail was born in Reidsville, Georgia on February 3, 1945 to JD and Mary Durrence Moore. He graduated from Glennville High School in 1963 and from Clemson University in 1967. Dail served his country from 1967...

Myrna Collins Milstrey

Myrna Collins Milstrey

Feb 28, 2024

Myrna Collins Fort Milstrey, 84, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024 under the care of Savannah Hospice at Azaelaland Nursing Home in Savannah, Georgia. 

She was born in Baxley, Georgia on August 16, 1939, to Mildred Collins Fort and Sius Leonard Fort. Myrna graduated from Glennville High School in 1957. After graduating, she worked at the PAL Theater here in Glennville,...

Carolyn Ray Moore

Carolyn Ray Moore

Feb 26, 2024

Carolyn Ray Moore, 81, passed away at Optim Medical Center in Reidsville, Georgia on Monday, February 26, 2024. She was born on May 27, 1942, in Glennville, Georgia, to Eldred George "Slim" and Myrtle Baker Ray. She graduated from Glennville High School in 1960. During her time there, she not only shone academically but also showcased her talents on the...

Charles Crisp Foster III

Charles Crisp Foster III

Feb 13, 2024

Charles Crisp Foster III, known to his friends and loved ones as Charlie, passed away on February 13, 2024, at his residence at the age of 86. He was born on June 16, 1937, in Rome, Georgia to Charles Crisp Foster, Jr and Rebecca McDonald Foster and grew up in Albany, Georgia. 

After graduating from Albany High School in 1955, he...

Ricky Patterson Banks

Ricky Patterson Banks

Feb 8, 2024

Ricky Patterson Banks, 67, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024 at his residence. Born on July 24, 1956, in Reidsville, Georgia to L.B. Patterson and Lillen Griffin Banks, Ricky resided in Glennville all of his life.

 

Ricky's adventurous spirit led him to proudly serve as a US Navy Veteran during the Vietnam era. His dedication to his country exemplified his loyalty...

Danny Marcus Strickland

Danny Marcus Strickland

Feb 8, 2024

Danny Marcus Strickland, 77, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2024 at Tattnall Healthcare surrounded by family and friends after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. Danny was born April 7, 1946 to Charlie and Margaret Strickland of Glennville. Danny lived most of his life in Glennville, moving away in his early years to serve his country as a Staff Sergeant...

Joseph Michael Rogers

Joseph Michael Rogers

Feb 7, 2024

Joseph Michael Rogers, 72, passed away on February 7, 2024, at Evans Memorial Hospital in Claxton, Georgia. He was born on December 23, 1951, in Statesboro, Georgia to B.G. and Josephine DeLoach Rogers. Michael was known for his mischievous love of laughter and jokes.

Michael began his education at Glennville High School and graduated with the class of 1969. He furthered...

Matilda Ann Moncrief

Matilda Ann Moncrief

Jan 31, 2024

Matilda Ann Moncrief, affectionately known as Tillie, passed away on January 31, 2024, at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia, at the age of 65. She was born on December 30, 1958, in Brunswick, Georgia to Willie and Betty Anderson Groover. Tillie's life was filled with love, compassion, and dedication to her family and career.

She worked part-time at...

David Lee Stanfield

David Lee Stanfield

Jan 30, 2024

David Lee Stanfield, known to many as "Top Gun" and "John Lee",54, passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family and under the care of GHC Hospice on January 30, 2024. He was born on December 2, 1969, in Savannah, Georgia to Jerry Lee and Lou Beth Cammack Stanfield and lived here all of his life.

David dedicated many...

Cynthia Kay Adams Spruill

Cynthia Kay Adams Spruill

Jan 26, 2024

Cynthia Kay Adams Spruill, 44, passed away at her residence on January 26, 2024. She was born on October 26, 1979, in Statesboro, Georgia, to Nathan Wayne Adams and Cynthia Gicas. She was a 1998 graduate of Tattnall County High School. 

Cynthia was a woman who valued impressions and always took pride in her appearance. A stickler about her hair and...

Lamar Stapleton

Lamar Stapleton

Jan 19, 2024

Lamar Stapleton,82, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, at his residence under the care of Georgia Hospice Care. He was born on April 20, 1941, in Broxton, Georgia to Edward and Annie Purvis Stapelton and lived in Douglas, Georgia for many years until moving to Tattnall County.

Lamar was a dedicated employee of Claxton Poultry and Crider Poultry for over 50...

Virginia Elaine Williams

Virginia Elaine Williams

Jan 14, 2024

Virginia Elaine Williams, 71, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Meadows Regional Medical Center in Vidalia, Georgia. She was born September 28, 1952, to James and Agnes Callihan Caison and lived in Florida for many years.

Virginia had a career with the State of Georgia for many years. She enjoyed various hobbies and interests but was very talented in...

Patsy Waters Durrence

Patsy Waters Durrence

Jan 12, 2024

Patsy Waters Durrence, passed away on January 12, 2024, at the age of 84 at her residence under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice. Born on June 3, 1939, in Glennville, Georgia, to Charlie Foster and Elizabeth "Dollie" Rachel Branch Waters, Patsy lived here all of her life.She was a proud graduate of Glennville High School's class of 1956. Additionally,...

Frances Louise Driggers

Frances Louise Driggers

Jan 11, 2024

Frances Louise Driggers, 75, known affectionately as Fran, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia.

Fran was born January 4, 1949 to Alfred Alan Ferguson, Sr. and Wadie Lee Bazemore Ferguson in Sylvani, Georgia. A graduate of Richard Arnold High School in Savannah, Fran was an accomplished artist, specializing in coastal...

Margie Ann Leinen

Margie Ann Leinen

Jan 8, 2024

Margie "Marge" Ann Schleimer Leinen, 88, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024, at Ogeechee Area Hospice Inpatient Center in Statesboro, Georgia.

Marge was born out in a country farmhouse near Kirkman, Iowa on February 12, 1935 and was baptized at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa. Margie moved to Kirkman, Iowa and started rural school at age 4....

Leroy Johnson, Jr

Leroy Johnson, Jr

Jan 7, 2024

Leroy Johnson, Jr., 72, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2024, at Memorial Health University Medical Center. He was born on August 17, 1951, in Miami, Florida. Leroy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.Leroy had a successful career as a truck driver and was...

Carolyn Grace Shoemaker

Carolyn Grace Shoemaker

Jan 7, 2024

Carolyn Grace Shoemaker, 90, peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Glenvue Health & Rehab. She was born on January 5, 1934, in the charming town of Glennville, Georgia to Walker and Mollie Durrence Weathers and lived here most of her life. Carolyn was a dedicated individual who spent 25 years employed with Tattnall County School Systems at Glennville...

Mary Frances Wilkinson

Mary Frances Wilkinson

Jan 6, 2024

Mary Frances Wilkinson, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 6, 2024, at the age of 85. She was a beloved member of the community and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.Frances was born on May 24, 1938, in Soperton, Georgia to Fred and Marie Bryson Horton. One of Frances' proudest accomplishments was finding...

John David Waters

John David Waters

Dec 29, 2023

John David Waters, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023, after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Prentice and Reba Kicklighter Waters, grandparents, John Wesley and Floy Thompson Waters and Marvin and Maggie Mae Driggers Kicklighter and a nephew, Andrew Paul Waters.

 

John served in the United States Air...

Cheryl Weitman Durrence

Cheryl Weitman Durrence

Dec 26, 2023

Cheryl Weitman Durrence, age 58, entered her eternal life with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. She was born on December 8, 1965, in Reidsville, Georgia to Lester Elisha and Bessie Watson Weitman. She was raised on her family farm helping her Daddy and Mama and listening to gospel music.

 

On October 25, 1996, she married...

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